UFC fans around the world have a lot to look forward to in 2023. The fiercest warriors will square off in a number of thrilling contests that are yet to come. The UFC has now revealed a fresh group of opponents who are just as formidable and tough, which should heighten the excitement. According to the news from ESPN reporter, Brett Okamoto, Max Holloway, the #1 featherweight, will return to the octagon on April 15. There should definitely be a highly resilient fighter to stand against Holloway, and that will be #4-ranked Arnold Allen. In his MMA career, ‘Blessed’ has achieved 23 wins out of 30 bouts, and ‘Almighty’ has a record of 19-1.
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Fans have different kinds of reactions to the upcoming fight
When it comes to UFC fans, it is true that everyone has their own preferences. In his fighting career, Holloway undoubtedly experienced his share of highs and lows. He battled Alexander Volkanovski in three matches, all of which he lost. The former featherweight champion, however, had a tremendous victory when he faced off against Calvin Kattar and Yair Rodriguez. When it comes to Arnold Allen, he has won all the matches he has fought in the UFC. Hence, fans too have different opinions about who would win.
The MMA community, including Okamoto and the Georgian mixed martial artist Giga Chikadze, gave their reactions.
The return of Blessed. And a big one for Arnold Allen. Per sources, UFC is finalizing Holloway vs. Allen to headline a Fight Night on April 15. pic.twitter.com/OBI7wj72Nm
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) January 31, 2023
Giga Chikadze thinks it’s going to be a great fight. Furthermore, he tagged Dana White along with two others, saying they could count on him.
Great fight! If something always count on me @danawhite @seanshelby @AliAbdelaziz00
— GIGA CHIKADZE (@giga_chikadze) January 31, 2023
One of the fans strongly feels that Allen is going to win the bout.
RIP Max. At least they’re feeding his legacy to someone who’s gonna carry it for a while
— StackedMMA (@StackedMMA) January 31, 2023
One of the Twitter users, with his comment on the duo’s fight, expressed what a big Calvin Kattar fan he is!
Kattar beats both
— justin (@Official___Fiz) January 31, 2023
Holloway has had a long fighting career and has suffered several severe injuries. One Twitter user praised him for going through all the physical damage and still being the strongest of all.
Very interesting to see how Max rebounds physically, I wonder how much the damage he’s taken over his career now has diminished him for being a peak version of himself. Over 10 years at the highest level with a consistent schedule begs the question.
— Ton Glasper (@The_Ton4real) January 31, 2023
One of the comments of a Twitter user, where he calls Holloway ‘a pure, unadulterated killer,’ caught a lot of attention.
Max a pure unadulterated killer
— GambLou (@GambLou) January 31, 2023
Like many fans, one of them expressed his excitement for the fight. Furthermore, he says the audience is ‘blessed.’.
We are truly “the blessed” ones with fights like this on fight night cards!
— Nicholas Kreidberg (@niczak) January 31, 2023
Thus, people shared their thoughts on the matchup.
Max Holloway versus Arnold Allen
The first report regarding the bout was announced by Okamoto through his Twitter handle. As per ‘Sherdog’, the fight will take place at UFC Fight Night on April 15, 2023, at UFC Apex, Las Vegas.
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It would be interesting to see if Holloway seizes a win this time around. What do you think?
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